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National Heat Awareness Day
National Heat Awareness Day is observed annually on the last Friday of May, which falls on May 26 this year. National Heat Awareness Day is an effort by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the National Weather Service to alert workers, employers, and the public at large about the (preventable) health dangers related to heat, in order to reduce the overall rate of illnesses and deaths caused by it. This day was specially founded as a reminder that many outdoor workers or laborers are at risk of serious heat-induced conditions like heat exhaustion, dehydration, heatstroke, and even death. We bring you tips on how spreading awareness about these conditions and their prevention can help mitigate such unnecessary medical emergencies.
History of National Heat Awareness Day
National Heat Awareness Day was founded by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration and the National Weather Service, an agency of the U.S. Federal Government. While there is no record of its first observance, the importance of this day and what it stands for is why we are including it.
The reality is that every year, in the U.S. alone, people suffer and die from heat-induced illnesses, which could easily have been prevented with the right protective measures and intervention. Groups that are especially vulnerable to heat are outdoor workers (like farmers and manual laborers), young children, elderly adults, people with chronic medical conditions, and pregnant women. Heatwaves have been on the rise over the past few decades, with a definite correlation to climate change and the crisis of global warming. In the U.S. itself, recent history shows the shocking death toll due to heatwaves. While various measures are being taken to adapt to rising temperatures and humidity, there is a need for awareness to be spread in order to mitigate the losses.
Therefore, this day was created in order to spread awareness to overcome the high-temperature-related issues. This day is also observed to encourage the consumption of water to avoid heat-related illness. Americans seem to still underestimate the health risks related to conditions of extreme heat or temperatures, even though it’s the deadliest weather condition in the country. With factors like pollution causing temperatures to rise earlier each year, the onslaught of the heat of summer is coming faster every year. For this reason, it is imperative that the nation at large begins to sit up and take notice of the fact that there are many groups in need of protection from an unexpected killer.
National Heat Awareness Day timeline
1600s The Term ‘Heatwave’ is Born
The term heatwave originates in America.
198o Heatwaves Turn Deadly
A heatwave kills 1,250 in the U.S.
1995 Chicago’s Killer Heatwave
A heatwave in Chicago kills 700 people.
2003 Worst Heatwave in Europe
A heatwave across Europe becomes responsible for over 50,000 deaths.
National Heat Awareness Day FAQs
What are three signs of heatstroke?
Symptoms of both heat exhaustion and heat stroke include fatigue/weakness, headaches, and confusion or dizziness. However, in the case of heat exhaustion, your heartbeat slows down, muscles can cramp and there is excessive sweating accompanied by intense thirst. In the case of heatstroke, your heartbeat quickens, you can experience shortness of breath and your skin feels hot, with decreased sweating and urination. In both cases, the person affected should be moved to a cool, shaded location, given sips of water to drink and their skin needs to be cooled with water or ice (until medical help arrives).
Why is heatwave dangerous?
“Heatwaves can kill via the dehydration caused by heavy sweating; the altered sodium and potassium concentrations in the blood confuse both heart and nerve cells, and so breathing or heartbeat may suddenly stop,” according to DownToEarth.
What is the highest heatwave ever recorded?
The National Weather Service recorded a temperature of 130℉ in Death Valley National Park, California, in 2020. This could be the highest temperature ever reliably recorded on earth!
How to Observe National Heat Awareness Day
Chug, chug, chug that H2O
Commit to protecting the vulnerable
Get the word out
Dehydration is one of the most preventable things, which, if left ignored, can lead to more serious health issues. Therefore it is recommended by experts everywhere that eight glasses of water a day is a good standard to maintain. Not only does your body stay hydrated, but water also helps flush toxins out of the body.
There are many online campaigns and grassroots petitions being signed to support the need for outdoor workers to have adequate laws to protect them from heat and other work- environment-related health hazards. Read up and get involved, because every voice does matter!
With powerful tools like social media at our disposal, we can rally our communities (both virtual and real) to spread awareness about the very real risks of heat-related medical conditions that could affect anyone at any time. Train yourself and someone you know to recognize the signs and take action — a little bit can go a long way.
5 Tips On Beating The Heat This Summer
Stay hydrated
Keep your fashion light and breezy
Slather on sunscreen
Avoid going outdoors in peak times
Limit your activity
The manifold benefits of drinking enough water and fluids cannot be stressed enough.
Wear loose-fitting and lightweight clothing, made with breathable fabrics like cotton.
The importance of sunscreen as protection against the sun is never going to get old.
Avoid stepping out into the sun during its peak hours, especially without protection.
Leave the intense workouts for early mornings or nights, and take it easy during the midday heat.
Why National Heat Awareness Day Is Important
Lobbies to protect the vulnerable
It educates us on prevention methods
It resonates with people everywhere
Several years ago, OSHA began a Heat Illness Prevention Campaign to spread awareness about the dangers of working in conditions of extreme heat. Their petition for change could be boiled down to three simple demands for workers — shade, rest, and water. The onus falls on employers to ensure that their workers are receiving these basic requirements and are being protected from extreme heat and other hazardous conditions.
By reinforcing such basic preventative measures, National Heat Awareness Day brings the reality of things we take for granted (like water) to the forefront and makes us more mindful of our own health.
Heatwaves and heat-related health issues are on the rise all over the world, thanks to climate change. Therefore the message of National Heat Awareness Day is relevant to people across the globe, especially as many nations do not even have access to resources like drinking water and electricity. It opens one’s eyes to the larger realities of social injustice and climate change.
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National Heat Awareness Day: Keeping Your Pet Safe We love our furry friends and want to take them with us everywhere but leaving them in the car for “just a few minutes” can be dangerous with temperatures on the rise. Vehicles are tin cans that absorb and retain heat at astronomical rates. The temperature inside a vehicle can rise approximately 20O F in just 10 minutes! You could have the intention of just running into the store but reality is it is just too risky. Pets can die from heat stroke, and heat exhaustion. They can also become massively dehydrated and sick from leaving them in a vehicle for extended periods of time. Read the entire article click on the link below: https://www.localpawpals.com/national-heat-awareness-day-keeping-your-pet-safe/ #nationalheatawarenessday #preventheatstroke #loveourpets❤️ (at Carol Stream Animal Hospital) https://www.instagram.com/p/CAyMBiIDXtM/?igshid=1k4nko9fwygfz
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National Heat Awareness Day: Keeping Your Pet Safe We love our furry friends and want to take them with us everywhere but leaving them in the car for “just a few minutes” can be dangerous with temperatures on the rise. Vehicles are tin cans that absorb and retain heat at astronomical rates. The temperature inside a vehicle can rise approximately 20O F in just 10 minutes! You could have the intention of just running into the store but reality is it is just too risky. Pets can die from heat stroke, and heat exhaustion. They can also become massively dehydrated and sick from leaving them in a vehicle for extended periods of time. Read the entire article click on the link below: https://www.localpawpals.com/national-heat-awareness-day-keeping-your-pet-safe/ #nationalheatawarenessday #preventheatstroke #loveourpets❤️ https://www.instagram.com/p/CAyL63OJ5wk/?igshid=19f7nlvm1o7sh
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May 26- National Heat Awareness Day With summer kicking into full gear, we have seen some very hot and humid days. It is important to keep dogs hydrated and cooled off in the summer months. They are wearing fur coats and can get overheated much faster than humans. Also please remember that concrete and especially asphalt can get very hot as well, limit your pets time walking on these surfaces. #besafe #nationalheatawarenessday (at Rochester Hills, Michigan) https://www.instagram.com/p/CAoxJ8jj1rr/?igshid=hprfer3vfjrh
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NATIONAL HEAT AWARENESS DAY
MAY 25TH, IS NATIONAL HEAT AWARENESS. A DAY FOR LEARNING MORE ABOUT AFFLICTIONS BROUGHT ON BY EXCESSIVE HEAT AND THE IMPORTANCE OF KEEPING COOL AND STAYING HYDRATED. HEAT ILLNESSES RESULT IN MANY FATALITIES EVERY YEAR. THEY COME IN THE FORM OF HEAT EXHAUSTION, DEHYDRATION AND SUN STROKE, JUST TO NAME A FEW. WHETHER WORKING OUTDOORS OR IN A HOT ENVIRONMENT LIKE A BAKERY, THE KEY TO BATTLING HEAT ILLNESSES IS STAYING COOL. A HEAT WAVE IN 1980 CLAIMED 1500 LIVES. OVER 700 PEOPLE DIED IN CHICAGO DURING THE 1995 HEAT WAVE, THE WORST IN CHICAGO HISTORY. IN 2003, A HEAT WAVE IN EUROPE KILLED ALMOST 50,000 PEOPLE. MOST SUMMERS IN AMERICA HAVE SEVERAL HEAT WAVES. SOME HEAT WAVES ARE ACCOMPANIED BY HUMIDITY, BUT IT IS THE DRY HEAT WAVES THAT PROVE TO BE THE WORST. SO MAKE SURE YOU DRINK PLENTY OF WATER, AVOID ALCOHOL AND CAFFEINE, AVOID EXTRA SUGAR, TAKE FREQUENT BREAKS, FIND SOME SHADE AND KEEP YOURSELF COOL. ON NATIONAL HEAT AWARENESS DAY, EVERYTHING IS COOL. PUN DEFINITELY INTENDED.
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National Heat Awareness Day
National Heat Awareness Day is observed each year on the last Friday in May. Resulting in numerous fatalities each year, heat exhaustion and dehydration due to heat are some of the leading weather-related killers in the United States.
1980 heat wave claimed 1,250 lives
1995 heat wave killed more than 700 lives in Chicago (the deadliest weather event in Chicago history)
2003 August, record heat wave in Europe claimed an estimated 50,000 lives
Most American summers see heat waves in one or more parts of the United States. Some regions of the country have both high temperatures and high humidity. However, some of the worst heat waves have been dry.
The following advisories may be issued from the National Weather Service:
Excessive Heat Outlooks
Excessive Heat Watches
Excessive Heat Warning/Advisories
Take these precautions when heat advisories are issued: stay hydrated (drink lots of water), avoid alcohol, caffeinated drinks and extra sugar, avoid over exertion and find a cool place to stay.
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Today is #NationalHeatAwarenessDay! As the weather get warmer, it's important to remember that your dog can not cool down their body the way humans do. Be mindful of not leaving them in a hot car, or even walking them during the middle of the day. #4pawsveterinarycare #4paws #NationalHeatAwarenessDay #heatawareness #summer
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National Heat Awareness Day is observed each year on the last Friday in May. Resulting in numerous fatalities each year, heat exhaustion and dehydration due to heat are some of the leading weather-related killers in the United States.
1980 heat wave claimed 1,250 lives
1995 heat wave killed more than 700 lives in Chicago (the deadliest weather event in Chicago history)
2003 August, record heat wave in Europe claimed an estimated 50,000 lives
Most American summers see heat waves in one or more parts of the United States. Some regions of the country have both high temperatures and high humidity. However, some of the worst heat waves have been dry.
The following advisories may be issued from the National Weather Service:
Excessive Heat Outlooks
Excessive Heat Watches
Excessive Heat Warning/Advisories
Take these precautions when heat advisories are issued: stay hydrated (drink lots of water), avoid alcohol, caffeinated drinks and extra sugar, avoid over exertion and find a cool place to stay.
For more weather safety information visit:
http://www.nws.noaa.gov/os/heat/index.shtml
http://www.weather.gov/safety
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